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Riiiiiiight...

welp those two Mid 80s cruisers on craigslist are already gone! what are the thoughts on salvage rebuilt title bikes?

Loking for a cruiser. Due to limited funds its going to have to be an oldie but a goodie! I have seen some mid 80's cruisers on Craiglist for under 2k that might fit the bill (pun intended). I am concerned about buying something that old, went and looked at a 92 Vulcan that the guy said was one of the cleanest out there, but he didnt mention the dent in the tank or the scratches on the wihndshield or the black goop that was in place of a grommet on the top of the crank case or the fact that the gas that was sloshing around in the tank had been there since he bought it last summer and he hadnt ridden it enough to burn through it so he couldnt even tell me what kind of mileage he gets! I could go on but I am tired of it now. Besides Craigslist and cycletrader, are there any other resources to use when looking for a good used bike?

Thanks!

Bill.

Finished up the MSF course in the rain this evening. Passed the final "celebration of Skills" and I am now Officially licensed to operate a motorcycle. The range instructers were AWESOME. They both did a great job and really took their time and explained not only the excercises we were doing but why we were going through them and how they relate to real-world situations. I did not get my final paperwork so I don't know exactly what I missed on the final, the only thing I know I did wrong was go just a hair outside the U-turn box on the last turn. Everything else went smooth as silk. Even in the pouring rain! The classroom work on Friday night was ok, but it was mostly reviewing what was in the book and watching videos. Got a little boring to be honest.

Now I got to find me a bike!!!

Bill.

Hey Radio Flyer, I am in the class tonight as well. we dont need to bring gear tonight do we? I forgot my boots at home this morning! I have helmet jacket and gloves in the car but COMPLETELY forgot the damn boots!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I decided not to pursue this deal. I called the state title place downtown and they said it is possible but it is a Ton of paperwork and time involved and they also said it is technically illegal to sell a motor vehicle of any kind without a title.

The search continues.

At least I have the MSF course to look forward to this weekend!

Bill.

It's a 1985 Honda V65 Magna with 35000+ miles on it and NO TITLE for $1000. I searched and found this thread http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=21332 so I think the title would take some leg work and a few extra bucks but shouldn't be a total show stopper. I have not seen this bike run yet, talked to the guy on the phone today and he said it runs fine but hasn't been fired up yet this year. I plan on meeting him on Saturday to see it and give it a go over. He said he ran the VIN and it came back clean. I plan on stopping by tomorrow and getting the VIN and doing some research for myself. It has been sitting under a front porch for some time now but wasn't out there over the winter.

I also need to mention that this will be the first bike I have owned. I rode a POS LTD 440 something during my college days about 15 years ago but I never had a license, insurance or a helmet. It was my roommate's bike. I have my temps and I am taking the MSF course this weekend.

Here is the seller's story about the bike-

He said a guy from Kansas was riding through our little town and ran out of gas and sold him the bike with a bill of sale claiming to mail the title to him but he never heard from him a again. Sounds a Little far fetched to me. What do you all think?

I have been lurking around here for about a year now and looking for a bike for longer than that. you all seem like a great group with some VERY knowledgeable folks so I am hoping someone can steer me in the right direction.

Thanks,

Bill.

NICE RIDE! how did you find that deal. I have been looking for a nice clean vulcan for a while but never seem to find any deals like that.

Zaleski State Forest in Nelsonville has great hiking trails and primitive camping.

Crappy DSL service in RADNOR test to RADNOR

thats what i get for living in the sticks!!!!

Still better than dialup!!!

All these test going to Radnor Ohio?? I live in Radnor. what the hell are they pinging in Radnor? All I can get is crappy DSL service in Radnor. I am Sooooo cornfused!!!

I received this in an email from pavingtheway.org;

A Motorcycle Awareness Rally and Parade will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday (5/3) at the A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson North Star Dealership at I-71 and S.R.37 in Sunbury Ohio and proceed to the Ohio Statehouse. The route will be I-71 south to west on Broad Street to Third Street where the parade will circle the Statehouse. The parade will end before noon at the Statehouse where May will be proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Over 1000 motorcycles are expected to participate, so motorists should expect delays and use caution. (A.B.A.T.E. of Ohio)

For more information about central Ohio Road Construction, visit www.pavingtheway.org or call (614) 645-PAVE.

hadn't heard this mentioned before and i didn't know if anyone here would be interested.

Bill

Here is a clip about a wheelchair accessible bike from the UK. kind of cool.

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=80942&videoChannel=6

Hey Schmuckingham,

I am interested to hear about how your dealings with cycle search went. i am eying the Kawasaki VN1500 they have. haven't stopped in yet, and i would like to get some feedback about them before i go in.

Thanks.